Guests are invited to celebrate the exhibit, Metamorphosis: Maria Sibylla Merian’s Art and Impact in Minnesota, at the Andersen Horticultural Library. This collaborative exhibition honors Merian’s groundbreaking fusion of art and science, showcasing her influence alongside works by Minnesota artists and authors who have been inspired by her. Enjoy refreshments with our co-curators.
Visit Andersen Horticultural Library’s new exhibit Metamorphosis to explore the groundbreaking life and work of artist and naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian, her impact on our knowledge of metamorphosis, and how her art and science has inspired artists and authors in Minnesota!
This exhibit is a collaboration between Andersen Horticultural Library, ceramic artist Katharine Eksuzian; Joyce Sidman, author of The Girl Who Drew Butterflies; and Kim Todd, author of Chrysalis: Maria Sibylla Merian and the Secrets of Metamorphosis. The exhibit is curated in collaboration with Katharine Eksuzian, Joyce Sidman, and Kim Todd.
What: Metamorphosis: Maria Sibylla Merian’s Art and Impact in Minnesota Exhibit Reception
When: Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, 1-4 p.m.
Where: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Synder Building lobby
Cost: Open to the public, with general daily admission at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.
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